Canada star Buchanan subjected to racist abuse after scoring in Gold Cup clash with Mexico

The New England Revolution attacker called on society to "do better" after he was the victim of abuse after Thursday's game

Canada star Tajon Buchanan opened up on the racial abuse he received on social media after scoring in Thursday's loss to Mexico, saying that "we as a society must do better".

Buchanan scored a stunning goal on Thursday, but it wasn't enough as Canada fell 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup semifinals.

After the game, Buchanan logged on to social media and was greeted by numerous examples of racism directed toward him, with the New England Revolution attacker later responding with a message thanking those that have supported him.